Part-time language arts tutor

The Fenn School seeks candidates for the part-time position of language arts tutor. 

The tutor will:

• Provide tutoring services in some or all of the following areas: writing, active reading, and learning strategies (test taking, test preparation, organizing and prioritizing, note taking, paraphrasing and summarizing, and memory skills);

• Work with students in one-to-one or one-to-two situations;

• Generate student-specific goals and strategies;

• Assist each student’s acquisition of skills while reinforcing an understanding of basic concepts;

• Bridge the gap between class lessons and independent work;

• Coordinate with classroom teachers to provide assistance with assignments;

• Communicate with families concerning each student’s progress toward meeting goals; and

• Promote critical thinking and self-advocacy.

Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience

• Strong background in language arts, preferably a degree in Special Education with a focus in reading remediation

• Experience with curriculum-based assessment

• Deep knowledge base regarding the acquisition of reading and writing skills and the early elementary remediation of reading and writing deficits

• Ability to differentiate instruction to accommodate various student learning profiles

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Usage of and comfort with Google Drive and its applications

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials:

• A letter of interest

• A current resume

• A statement of educational philosophy

• Letter(s) of reference 

Please submit materials electronically via email attachment to Dr. Eden Dunckel, Director of Learning Support Services, at the following email address: edunckel@fenn.org. Receipt of materials will be acknowledged via email. Interested candidates are asked not to contact the School once applicant materials have been submitted.